Florida Awards $40M to Boost Workforce Education in High-Demand Fields

September 30, 2025

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Florida Enhances Workforce Education: $40 Million Awarded Across 49 Programs

Tallahassee, Fla., September 30, 2025 – In a significant boost to workforce education, Florida’s Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas has announced the allocation of $40 million to enhance workforce education programs across the state. This funding comes from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program (Workforce CAP) and targets high-demand industry sectors.

The fresh infusion of funds aims to increase workforce capacity by 59% for the programs receiving support. This initiative brings the total investment in Florida’s workforce education through Workforce CAP to $240 million since 2023. This financial commitment underscores Florida’s ongoing efforts to develop a skilled workforce tailored to meet the state’s economic needs.

Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas emphasized the state’s dedication, stating, “Florida’s workforce is stronger than ever because we are investing directly in students and the programs that prepare them for success. This $40 million investment expands opportunities across the state, giving students access to cutting-edge training and ensuring Florida remains the best place to build a career.”

The Workforce CAP initiative is designed to bolster education programs that provide hands-on training and skills development for high school and postsecondary students in sectors with high demand.

Institutions Benefiting from the Workforce CAP Grant

Santa Fe College ($1,568,972): Focus on Engineering Technology.

Bay County School District ($84,878): For Engineering Pathways and Allied Health Assisting.

Brevard County School District ($1,448,987): Programs include Applied Cybersecurity, AI Foundations, and more.

Broward County School District ($4,278,285): Offers training in fields such as Applied Robotics, Nursing Assistant, and more.

Charlotte County School District ($810,371): Concentrates on Aviation Airframe Mechanics.

Clay County School District ($1,026,885): With programs in Electricity and Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Duval County School District ($1,408,881): Offers Applied Cybersecurity and Allied Health Assisting among others.

Franklin County School District ($290,706): Focuses on Welding Technology and AI Foundations.

Gilchrist County School District ($571,250): Includes AI Foundations and Allied Health Assisting.

Glades County School District ($1,253,429): Offers Nursing Assistant and Agritechnology programs.

Hamilton County School District ($44,425): Supports Nursing Assistant programs.

Hardee County School District ($134,500): Specializes in Game/Simulation/Animation Programming.

Hendry County School District ($222,000): Focuses on Allied Health Assisting.

Hernando County School District ($1,896,260): Offers training in Welding Technology and more.

Highlands County School District ($371,000): Specializes in Building Construction Technologies.

Hillsborough County School District ($617,635): Offers Welding and Allied Health Assisting programs.

Indian River County School District ($521,325): Focuses on Emergency Medical Technician training.

Chipola College ($310,000): Specializes in Advanced Manufacturing & Production Technology.

Lee County School District ($1,692,207): Offers a variety of programs including Aviation Maintenance.

Levy County School District ($901,418): Focuses on Allied Health Assisting and Applied Cybersecurity.

North Florida College ($487,000): Offers Electrical programs.

Marion County School District ($259,635): Specializes in AI Foundations.

Martin County School District ($765,920): Offers Welding Technology and Allied Health Assisting.

Miami-Dade County School District ($5,830,190): Provides a wide range of programs including Applied Robotics and Biomedical Sciences.

Okaloosa County School District ($210,778): Offers Applied Cybersecurity and Welding Technology.

Okeechobee County School District ($97,500): Focuses on Building Construction Management.

Orange County School District ($2,864,087): Offers AI Foundations and Engineering Pathways.

Osceola County School District ($808,115): Provides training in UAS Operations and more.

Palm Beach County School District ($992,353): Offers Applied Cybersecurity and Applied Robotics.

Palm Beach State College ($575,315): Specializes in Cybersecurity and Automotive Service Technology.

Polk County School District ($3,524,221): Provides programs in Advanced Manufacturing Technology and more.

St. Lucie County School District ($496,578): Focuses on Carpentry and Electricity programs.

Sarasota County School District ($622,800): Offers Electrocardiograph Technician training.

Seminole County School District ($272,668): Specializes in Engineering Pathways.

Suwannee County School District ($384,250): Provides Advanced Manufacturing programs.

Volusia County School District ($2,001,515): Offers Allied Health Assisting and more.

Walton County School District ($353,661): Focuses on Electricity and HVAC/R programs.

The Workforce CAP program is vital in developing career and technical education pathways that lead to industry-recognized certifications. This funding ensures that students have the necessary resources and training to succeed in Florida’s dynamic industries.

For more details and application procedures for the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant, visit the CAP Grant page on the FDOE website.